French police arrest 2 people in connection to Platypus attack
The French police have arrested two suspects and seized 210,000 euros worth of crypto in connection with the Platypus exploit.
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The French police have arrested two suspects and seized 210,000 euros worth of crypto in connection with the Platypus exploit.
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